Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Centivolts to Millivolts Converter — cV to mV
Convert Centivolt (cV) to Millivolt (mV) using the exact conversion factor (1 centivolt = 10 millivolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centivolts to Millivolts converter
Converter
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Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 0.001.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Centivolts to Millivolts
Centivolt and Millivolt both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Centivolt is 0.01 volt units, and millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
Formula
millivolts = centivolts × 10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centivolt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 millivolt equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centivolt-to-millivolt factor of 10.
Simple example
1 cV × 10 = 10 mV
1 centivolt = 10 millivolts.
Real-world example
120 cV × 10 = 1,200 mV
120 centivolts = 1,200 millivolts.
Conversion table
| Centivolt (cV) | Millivolt (mV) |
|---|---|
| 1 cV | 10 mV |
| 5 cV | 50 mV |
| 12 cV | 120 mV |
| 24 cV | 240 mV |
| 120 cV | 1,200 mV |
| 240 cV | 2,400 mV |
Reverse conversion: Millivolt to Centivolt
10 mV × 0.1 = 1 cV
10 millivolts = 1 centivolt.
centivolts = millivolts × 0.1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Millivolt to Centivolt.
Understanding the Centivolt (cV)
Centivolt is 0.01 volt units.
Understanding the Millivolt (mV)
Millivolt is 0.001 volt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many millivolts are in 1 centivolt?
1 centivolt equals 10 millivolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centivolt to millivolt?
Multiply the centivolt value by 10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert millivolt back to centivolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 millivolt equals 0.1 centivolts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centivolt?
Centivolt (cV) is a unit of electricity.
What is a millivolt?
Millivolt (mV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the centivolt to millivolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both centivolt and millivolt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.